J.W. Stevenson letter, 1858 Nov. 1.

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J.W. Stevenson letter, 1858 Nov. 1.

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This collection consists of a letter written from Covington, Kentucky, on Nov. 1, 1858, by J.W. Stevenson to James Littlepage, Jr. of Lawrenceburg, Kentucky. The letter concerns Stevenson's possible run as the Democratic candidate for governor. This was printed in the FRANKFORT YEOMAN, but Stevenson denied having the desire to run. He endorsed Beriah Magoffin for the position instead. Stevenson did express a wish to represent Kentucky as a senator in Washington, but would support whomever the Democrats nominate.

Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Kentucky Historical Society, Martin F. Schmidt Research Library

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Stevenson, J. W. (John White), 1812-1886

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Kentucky legislator, U.S. congressman and senator, and governor, 1867-1871. From the description of J.W. White : miscellaneous papers, 1861-1876. (Filson Historical Society, The). WorldCat record id: 49336656 Lawyer of the firm Phelps and Stevenson, and governor of Kentucky, 1867-1871. From the description of Letter, 1841. (Duke University Library). WorldCat record id: 38247200 Stevenson was a democrat who served in the Kentucky House of Representatives,...

Littlepage, James.

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